Bruno Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Here is the idea: You have PCLinuxOS running on a Laptop, and you want to share the experience so that people with the same laptop know what distro to install.Please copy the next report to your post and fill in the details:**********Model:Videocard:Network:Wifi:Bluetooth:Webcam:Touchpad:Hotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):Display:OS:Kernel:Suspend on Disk:Suspend on RAM:Comments:**********We will collect all the data in the 2nd post ( that is why it is empty now ) Your All Things Linux Mod Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 ( This is to collect data ) -- Frank Golden Model:Acer Aspire as5672WLMiVideocard:ATi Radeon Mobility X1400, needed to install proprietary drivers for full 3-DNetwork:Broadcom Netlink ™ Gigabit Ethernet, out of boxWifi:Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG, with NdiswrapperBluetooth:Acer Module, don't know, don't useWebcam:Logitech built in, noTouchpad:Synaptic, out of boxHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):Yes, out of boxDisplay:1280x800OS:PCLinuxOS .93Kernel:2.6.16.27.smpSuspend on Disk:don't know, don't useSuspend on RAM:don't know, don't useComments:except for webcam and 5 in 1 card reader all other hardware works.Suspend to ram and suspend to disk are of no use to me so I don't even bother with it.I make sure it is disabled if I can. -- zlim Model: HP Pavilion N5470Videocard: Trident CyberBlade XP (69)Network: Accton EN2242 Series MiniPCI Fast ethernet adapterWifi: none installed; I haven't tried to set up my WPC54G PCMCIA cardBluetooth: noneWebcam: noneTouchpad: SynapticsHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...): I've never used any hotkeysDisplay: Samsung SyncMaster 1024x768OS: PCLinuxOS .93Kernel: 2.6.12-oci6.mdk-i586-up-1GBSuspend on Disk: don't know what this meansSuspend on RAM: again, don't know what this meansComments: -- BarryB Model: Gateway GZ4026Videocard: Intel 815Network: Broadcom 4028 wirelessWifi: none installed; connected to network via WRT54GWebcam: noneTouchpad: SynapticsHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...): I've never used any hotkeysDisplay: Gateway 1024x768OS: PCLinuxOS .93Kernel: 2.6.17-Tex-i586-up-1GBSuspend on Disk: don't useSuspend on RAM: don't useComments: 3D desktop also running --SueD Model: Toshiba Satellite 4100XDVDVideocard: Trident Microsystems|Cyber 9525 (?)Network: D-Link System Inc.|DFE-690TXD (CardBus PC Card (?)Wifi: noneBluetooth: noneWebcam: noneTouchpad: Don't think I have one.Hotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...): Don't useDisplay: 800x600OS: PCLos .93jrKernel: 2.6.16.27.tex1.lveSuspend on Disk: don't useSuspend on RAM: don't useComments: --Jeber Model:Toshiba 2415-S205Videocard:16MB NVidia GeForce4 420Network:Wifi:Bluetooth:Webcam:Touchpad:Hotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):Display:TFT Active Matrix screen @ 1024x768OS:SUSE 10Kernel:Suspend on Disk:Suspend on RAM:Comments: --BarryB Model:Gateway MX6428 AMD64Videocard:ATI 200MNetwork:Broadcom 4028 wirelessWifi:none installed; connected to network via WRT54GBluetooth:Webcam:noneTouchpad:SynapticsHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):I've never used any hotkeysDisplay:Gateway 1200X800OS:PCLinuxOS 2007 TR3Kernel:2.6.18-1-Tex-i586-up-1GBSuspend on Disk:don't useSuspend on RAM:don't useComments:Will run beryl after ATI drivers installed, however it really slows down w/only64MB shared memory(so turned beryl off)For WIFI had to Create folder in /home and I called it WDrivers copied the BCMW15 sys and INF files and ran ndiswrapper from PCC to get wireles to work --albrtijo Model:Toshiba Satellite M35X-S161Videocard:Intel 852GM/852GME/855GM/855GMENetwork:Realtek Ethernet LAN RTL-8139Wifi:Intel 2200BG/2915ABG or Atheros 802.11a/g / AR5213 802.11a/b/gBluetooth:noneWebcam:Touchpad:Hotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):Display:15.4 inch 16:10 Active Matrix LCD 1280 x 800OS:PCLinuxOS 2007Kernel:2.6.18.8.tex5Suspend on Disk:Suspend on RAM:Comments:IEEE 1394 IPv4 Driver.I'm wireless, so: Atheros using Linksys Wireless-G WRT54G --albrtijo Model:Toshiba Satellite M55-S1001Videocard:ATI Radeon Xpress 200M 32MB-64MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memoryNetwork:Realtek 8100CL 10/100 Base-TX EthernetWifi:Atheros® 802.11b/g wireless-LANBluetooth:noneWebcam:Touchpad:Hotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):Display:14.0†diagonal widescreen TruBrite™ TFT active-matrix LCD display at 1280x768 native resolution (WXGA)OS:PCLinuxOS 2007Kernel:2.6.18.8.tex5Suspend on Disk:Suspend on RAM:Comments: --Temmu Model:Dell Inspiron 8600, 600MHz, 2GB RAM, 40GB HDVideocard:nVidia 5200 goNetwork:BroadcomWifi:Intel - hardware is broken...Bluetooth:noneWebcam:Touchpad:AlpsHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):wifi / suspend / crt-lcd switchDisplay:1280x800 - dkms-nvidia 9755OS:PCLinuxOS 2007 + updatesKernel:2.6.18.8.tex5Suspend on Disk:Suspend on RAM:Comments:flawless install. only manual part was adding nvidia drivers, but that's getting easy for me as i've done it on my pc with .93 and 2007 for the dual-screen thingy. ( This is to collect data ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Golden Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Model:Acer Aspire as5672WLMiVideocard:ATi Radeon Mobility X1400, needed to install proprietary drivers for full 3-DNetwork:Broadcom Netlink Gigabit Ethernet, out of boxWifi:Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG, with NdiswrapperBluetooth:Acer Module, don't know, don't useWebcam:Logitech built in, noTouchpad:Synaptic, out of boxHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):Yes, out of boxDisplay:1280x800OS:PCLinuxOS .93Kernel:2.6.16.27.smpSuspend on Disk:don't know, don't useSuspend on RAM:don't know, don't useComments:except for webcam and 5 in 1 card reader all other hardware works.Suspend to ram and suspend to disk are of no use to me so I don't even bother with it.I make sure it is disabled if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 (edited) Model: HP Pavilion N5470Videocard: Trident CyberBlade XP (69)Network: Accton EN2242 Series MiniPCI Fast ethernet adapterWifi: none installed; I haven't tried to set up my WPC54G PCMCIA cardBluetooth: noneWebcam: noneTouchpad: SynapticsHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...): I've never used any hotkeysDisplay: Samsung SyncMaster 1024x768OS: PCLinuxOS .93Kernel: 2.6.12-oci6.mdk-i586-up-1GBSuspend on Disk: don't useSuspend on RAM: don't useComments: Edited December 9, 2006 by zlim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross549 Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 uname -a ;)Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Golden Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 (edited) Model: HP Pavilion N5470Videocard: Trident CyberBlade XP (69)Network: Accton EN2242 Series MiniPCI Fast ethernet adapterWifi: none installed; I haven't tried to set up my WPC54G PCMCIA cardBluetooth: noneWebcam: noneTouchpad: SynapticsHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...): I've never used any hotkeysDisplay: Samsung SyncMaster 1024x768OS: PCLinuxOS .93Kernel: how do I find out what kernel I'm running?Suspend on Disk: don't know what this meansSuspend on RAM: again, don't know what this meansComments:Hi Liz, Suspend to disk and ram are methods to save power. " When a suspend to disk feature is activated, it writes the memory contents into a special partition, marks the partition as active, and shuts off the machine. To resume, the memory is restored, then the system boots from the special partition, and makes the OS partition active again."from-http://bugclub.org/beginners/laptops/Suspend2Disk.html "Suspend-to-RAM (STR) occurs when a system enters a low-power state. Information on system configuration, open applications, and active files is stored in main memory (RAM ), while most of the system's other components are turned off. A system in STR can use as little as 5 watts of power, with most of it going to main memory for data maintenance."from-http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/Suspend_to_RAM.htmlProblems often occur when resuming from these states.I don't have any use for these power saving schemes so I don't care if they work or noton any OS I might use. I usually disable them.I use my laptop hooked up to A/C almost all the time so I shut off all power saving stuff. Edited December 8, 2006 by Frank Golden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Kernel: how do I find out what kernel I'm running? Hi Liz . . . the command Adam posted "uname -r" will show you what kernel you are running . . . that way you can complete the info in your post. Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I cleaned up my post and will add those two uname commands to my notes.I never knew linux had the Suspend features. I don't use those features in windows so I surely can do without in linux because I too Frank, am usually connected to AC power.My next question, "how do I disable the suspend features that I won't use?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Golden Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 What! only two of us run PCLinuxOs on laptops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 What! only two of us run PCLinuxOs on laptops.Yep . . isn't it sad ?? . . . Maybe we will have to promote PCLos a bit more ? Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueD Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 What! only two of us run PCLinuxOs on laptops. Umm, well I do on an older system but since the model is the only thing I know for sure from that list, it didn't seem like it made much sense for me to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Model: Gateway GZ4026 Videocard: Intel 815Network: Broadcom 4028 wirelessWifi: none installed; connected to network via WRT54GWebcam: noneTouchpad: SynapticsHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...): I've never used any hotkeysDisplay: Gateway 1024x768OS: PCLinuxOS .93Kernel: 2.6.17-Tex-i586-up-1GBSuspend on Disk: don't useSuspend on RAM: don't useComments:3D desktop also runningSorry Folk's been traveling lately..catching up as I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Umm, well I do on an older system but since the model is the only thing I know for sure from that list, it didn't seem like it made much sense for me to post. Hi Sue . . . running the command "lspci" and "lspcidrake" will tell you a lot about the hardware of that laptop ;) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueD Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hi Sue . . . running the command "lspci" and "lspcidrake" will tell you a lot about the hardware of that laptop BrunoThanks Bruno!Model:Toshiba Satellite 4100XDVDVideocard:Trident Microsystems|Cyber 9525 (?)Network:D-Link System Inc.|DFE-690TXD (CardBus PC Card (?)Wifi:noneBluetooth:noneWebcam:noneTouchpad:Don't think I have one.Hotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):Don't useDisplay:800x600OS:PCLos .93jrKernel:2.6.16.27.tex1.lveSuspend on Disk:don't useSuspend on RAM:don't useComments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Golden Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Yep . . isn't it sad ?? . . . Maybe we will have to promote PCLos a bit more ? B) BrunoJulia (Teacher) was a big PCLinuxOS promoter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross549 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I was too, until it refused to work (properly) on my Toshiba laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeber Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 It's running on my Toshiba Satellite as well. Some of the specs are in my profile. I'll complete the list once I get to work...which is where my laptop is today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Jeber, it's in there now. Can you have a look to see if it's correct and add the other specs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueD Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Model: Toshiba Satellite 4100XDVDVideocard: Trident Microsystems|Cyber 9525 (?)Network: D-Link System Inc.|DFE-690TXD (CardBus PC Card (?)Wifi: noneBluetooth: noneWebcam: noneTouchpad: Don't think I have one.Hotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...): Don't useDisplay: 800x600OS: PCLos .93jrKernel: 2.6.16.27.tex1.lveSuspend on Disk: don't useSuspend on RAM: don't useComments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Another laptop to add:Model: Gateway MX6428 AMD64Videocard: ATI 200MNetwork: Broadcom 4028 wirelessWifi: none installed; connected to network via WRT54GWebcam: noneTouchpad: SynapticsHotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...): I've never used any hotkeysDisplay: Gateway 1200X800OS: PCLinuxOS 2007 TR3Kernel: 2.6.18-1-Tex-i586-up-1GBSuspend on Disk: don't useSuspend on RAM: don't useComments:Will run beryl after ATI drivers installed, however it really slows down w/only64MB shared memory(so turned beryl off)For WIFI had to Create folder in /home and I called it WDrivers copied the BCMW15a sys and INF files and ran ndiswrapper from PCC to get wireles to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Thanks Barry, added ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albrtijo Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Here is the model. I've searched but can't find the rest of my data. If it will redeem me, I'll add that except for the printer (which is done) even I couldn't make a long and struggling installation of 2007 on this Toshiba.**********Model: Toshiba M35X-S161 widescreenVideocard:Network:Wifi:Bluetooth:Webcam:Touchpad:Hotkey (Home, Eject, Suspend ...):Display:OS: 2007Kernel:Suspend on Disk:Suspend on RAM:Comments:********** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Just do an 'edit' albrtijo when you're ready for it. I'll put it in then. And thanks for posting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albrtijo Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Just do an 'edit' albrtijo when you're ready for it. I'll put it in then. And thanks for posting ! striker, I just saw Bruno's reply to Sue. I'll try it tomorrow.albrtijo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albrtijo Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 striker, I also have a rinky-dink Toshiba Satellite M55-S1001 laptop in the backroom. I've had a helluva time trying to setup linuxes on it. So I decided it would be a good test for this PCLinuxOS 2007.I don't know how many times I ran "install" but I remembered what my dad used to say, "If you can't use your brain, hump your back."So I tried it one more time and I'm using 2007 on the M55 for this note.The "lspci" and "lpscidrake" outputs don't tell me much so I'll just enter the M55-S1001 and the Toshiba Satellite M35X-S161 (entered previously) as out-of-the-box.albrtijo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 albrtijo,I've put them in but would you check and recheck the specs please ? If anything is wrong with those I put up in the post above, comment on that so I can correct it. ;)Here's how you can do that: $ pcc It'll ask your root password, then after a few moments the PCLinuxOS Control Center opens; Navigate to the Hardware tab, click it : in the right pane click on 'Look at and configure the hardware'. A new window will open in which you can see the detected hardware in its left pane.Make a couple of notes of the detected hardware.After you had a glance over it just close the open windows except the terminal, you can close that one with $ exit and you're back on the desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albrtijo Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 albrtijo,I've put them in but would you check and recheck the specs please ? If anything is wrong with those I put up in the post above, comment on that so I can correct it. ;)Here's how you can do that:$ pcc It'll ask your root password, then after a few moments the PCLinuxOS Control Center opens; Navigate to the Hardware tab, click it : in the right pane click on 'Look at and configure the hardware'. A new window will open in which you can see the detected hardware in its left pane.Make a couple of notes of the detected hardware.After you had a glance over it just close the open windows except the terminal, you can close that one with $ exit and you're back on the desktop. striker:This is the only differences I see, the Intel 85x and the 4 types under "Video card"And the other connections besides my wireless connection.I guess I'm trifling.albrtijoM35X-S161:Video card:Intel 85x852GM/852GME/855GM/855GME Chipset Graphics ControllerEthernetcard:RTL-8139AR5213 802.11a/b/g Wireless AdapterIEEE 1394 IPv4 Driver (IPv4-over-1394 as per RFC 2734)I'm wireless, so: Atheros using Linksys Wireless-G WRT54GTo let you in on the unreliability of my memory: I never thought of PCC until you mentioned it. I use it regularly, have the icon on my desktops, but I can't always "pull it (or other things) out of the air".Thanks again for your help.albrtijo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 It's modified albrtijo. Thanks for having a look over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Added, thank you Temmu ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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